Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung NX1100

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung NX1100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The FH6 was introduced 15 months prior to the NX1100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH6 scores against the NX1100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung NX1100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH6 compared to the NX1100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and NX1100 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and NX1100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH6 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will resolve more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FH6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.